Garage Storage Platform Lift Build & Plans

[Jeff95TA]

To give credit where it's due, I was inspired my Milzo's build, https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=233122.

I have 12 wheels/tires taking up too much room, so I decided to make a platform that could be lifted out of the way. I used components from Tnutz (a cheaper version of 80/20), Superstrut channels, Unistrut trolleys, and a Harbor Freight hoist. Probably going to do a 1/2" oak plywood platform.

I designed it for a 500 lb load using ANSYS finite element software and some hand calculations.

The CAD model was created in Autodesk Inventor. Full resolution CAD drawings, CAD images, photos, and bill of materials are available here:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GS36jprIKDCcuFFRlW_lrviI2dgQVLBh

 

[Jeff95TA]

More photos.

 

[Jeff95TA]

Last set of photos.

 

[Jeff95TA]

Low resolution sampling of drawings and images. Complete set are in Google drive link in first post.

 

[Jeff95TA]

Bill of materials.

 

[Pacha]

Incredible build!! Thanks for sharing.

All my drawings are in a small notebook

 

[BB Sig]

Looks nice. Where's the picture of the tires on the rack?! LOL

 

[Jeff95TA]

Looks nice. Where's the picture of the tires on the rack?! LOL

I still need to cut the plywood platform. I did install an outlet in the ceiling though!

 

[Jeff95TA]

I realized I never uploaded the final pictures.